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16 December 1876
Sneed, Addie R., (fl. 1876)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
Addie is writing to resign from the position of Postmaster in Terry, and recommends the current assistant Green T. Seals for the position
GLC09400.209
29 January 1876
Dillard, Arlena, (fl. 1876)
A Letter from Senator Bruce's Niece, this letter thanks the Senator for some Christmas gifts and talks about what is going on in her town at the time.
GLC09400.225
24 May 1876
Blackman, H., (fl. 1875- 1876)
Blackman is asking Senator Bruce to please see that his wife is appointed Post Master if he is removed from the office due to a report from the Special Agent.
GLC09400.226
25 February 1878
Unknown
discusses the case of Mrs. McConnell
GLC09400.355
1 January 1878
Miss Lee (fl. 1878-)
Miss Lee presents her compliments and regrets.
GLC09400.370
8 April 1878
Somerville, Alice J. (fl. 1878-)
wants to know if he has received her application.
GLC09400.380
28 January 1878
asks for an appointment as a clerk, counter or copyist.
GLC09400.381
30 April 1943
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Written 4:30 PM at the office. Sylvia filled in at the Intake Department at work and enjoyed it. Describes working in the field as endless work, that makes you always think you've forgotten something. Describes a new 42 year old woman at work as a...
GLC09414.0016
13 May 1943
Sylvia says money will be a little tight in the next month; but to leave it up to her whether she can send him money. She will get a raise in July. Says she liked his poem.
GLC09414.0032
16 May 1943
Sylvia took the car out and got her last instruction on "Rosie the Riveter." Went over to the party where the program was a Truth or Consequences game and then singing Russian songs by those dressed in Russian costumes. Then she came on; and did a...
GLC09414.0035
19 May 1943
Sylvia talks about Moe's difficulties in training. Sid wants to enlist; but can't because of his obligations at home. Postscript: Handwritten telling him that he has received a notice from "Uncle Sam" that he owes taxes. Will send him the needed form...
GLC09414.0037
25 May 1943
Written at 2:30 PM. Sylvia encloses a clipping with her photo that is part of the news put out by SCMWA [State, County and Municipal Workers of America]. Talks about playing "Rosie the Riviter." Said she is going to be involved in directing another...
GLC09414.0044
5 June 1943
Sylvia says the fund raising luncheon is over and was a success. Talks about the dissolution of the 3rd International. Tells him about her financial situation. The luncheon made $25 dollars, which is good since her office paid a considerable amount...
GLC09414.0058
1929-1945
This is a letter fragment in which Sylvia responds to letters she has received. Mentions a letter in which Moe gave her insight in how to deal with her supervisor.
GLC09414.0572
6 June 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe read in the papers that Rome has been taken. He finally managed to hook up Jack's radio. He remembers how he used to envy Sylvia because on Saturdays he still had to wake up at the usual time.
GLC09414.1108
7 June 1944
Moe comments that Sylvia has not received any mail from him in a week and Moe thinks it may been deliberately upheld because of the current situation. He feels badly about the Polish situation. He is glad she is warming to the idea of living in the...
GLC09414.1109
18 July 1944
Moe thinks back to how the war began. When reports of Italian and German intervention first came out, everyone cried "Propaganda." He laments the fact that if only proper steps could have been taken at the proper time, the war could have been...
GLC09414.1144
9 November 1944
Moe indulges in more memories of the trips they've taken together. He also writes that he loves Sylvia more now than when they were first married.
GLC09414.1249
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